Cassie Bowden is again, however would we’ve been higher off imagining her subsequent adventures moderately than becoming a member of her on them? Season 2 of “The Flight Attendant” didn’t precisely appear obligatory. The darkly comedic HBO Max thriller felt moderately full after its critically acclaimed debut run. Regardless of some missteps, specifically too many subplots that contribute too little, “The Flight Attendant’s” sophomore season justifies its existence based mostly on Cassie’s arc alone. It could’ve been a disgrace to wrap Emmy-nominated “Huge Bang Concept” alumna Kaley Cuoco’s career-best efficiency prematurely. Season 2 sees her hovering to even better heights in her portrayal of a wonderful and floundering flight attendant who’s now moonlighting as a CIA asset after serving to crack the homicide case she was a suspect in.
We reunite with Cassie 363 days into her sobriety. “I’ve been making higher decisions,” she publicizes at an AA assembly. In her personal phrases, she’s “turning into this complete new individual” after transferring to LA and discovering love in a dedicated, steady relationship. Cassie’s getting her shit collectively, however witnessing a homicide overseas by a lady who seems to be disguised as her units her on a harmful, destabilizing journey that jeopardizes her sobriety, security, and relationships.
Season 2’s central thriller is much less compelling than its first, and the present loses momentum every time Cassie’s off-screen, however along with her as a journey companion, any journey is price taking. Apart from persevering with to convey laughs and thrills, Cuoco will get the possibility to dig deeper into Cassie’s childhood trauma, including much more dimension to this character and her story.
If Season 3 will get greenlit, and that appears seemingly, I’ll gladly hop aboard — I’m simply hopeful that the subsequent journey Cassie takes us on is extra worthy of getting her as a information.
“The Flight Attendant” Season 2 is now streaming on HBO Max.
